‘God’s M.O.’ and Other Poetry by Russel Winick The Society February 17, 2022 Culture, Humor, Poetry 10 Comments . God’s M.O. One hundred thousand people at the game, And half might pray to God: “Let my team win!” While for the other team folks pray the same. If I was God it might make my head spin, But that’s one thing I need not fret about. And I’m sure God can handle such a din. Yet some things that I’d like to figure out— If God would focus on a football score? With so much more important, I’m in doubt. And is a game what prayer should be for? . . Lesson The slightly built girl __Asked the boy who adored her If buxomness truly __Was something he’d want. The boy answered “no,” adding: __“Isn’t that obvious?” And promptly he learned about __Saying too much. . . Leftist Academic Agendas Education for success Is perhaps the finest tool, But now kids get so much less With what’s fed to them in school. . . Publication Probability When journals that publish your meter and rhyme Feature nothing remotely alike, It’s probably just a short matter of time Until they tell you “Go take a hike.” . . Russel Winick recently started writing poetry at nearly age 65, after ending a long legal career. He resides in Naperville, Illinois. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Trending now: 10 Responses David Paul Behrens February 17, 2022 Does God have human thoughts or care about human endeavors? This stuff is way beyond my comprehension. Reply Russel Winick February 17, 2022 David – I think I’ll modify the 5th Amendment a bit here, and refrain from answering those questions on the grounds that my ignorance would be revealed. Thanks! Reply Margaret Coats February 17, 2022 Russel, when the fare is so unpalatable, naturally kids get less in school. Just imagine your job being to make them clean their plates. Wouldn’t you offer a bare minimum and achieve success? Thanks for the thoughts! Reply Russel Winick February 17, 2022 Margaret, thanks for commenting. I remember thinking that much of the curriculum in high school was a waste of my time. It seems worse now. Reply Jeff Eardley February 18, 2022 Russel, most enjoyable. “Buxomness” is a great new word for me that I will use whenever the opportunity presents itself, and to “take a hike” is a pleasurable activity here in the Peak District National Park. Two nations divided by a common language…you bet. Great stuff. Reply Russel Winick February 18, 2022 Jeff – Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m jealous of your hiking opportunities, and glad to provide a new word. Reply jd February 19, 2022 Enjoyed them all, Russel, with “Lesson” being my favorite. Glad you took up poetry. Reply Russel Winick February 19, 2022 Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated! Reply Susan Jarvis Bryant February 20, 2022 Russel, I always look forward to your smorgasbord of delicious morsels of wisdom that sate my appetite for the truth with a sprinkling of wry humor that has me grinning in grim times. Thank you! Reply Russel Winick February 20, 2022 Thank you Susan. I’ll try to keep coming up with stuff that you guys enjoy. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
David Paul Behrens February 17, 2022 Does God have human thoughts or care about human endeavors? This stuff is way beyond my comprehension. Reply
Russel Winick February 17, 2022 David – I think I’ll modify the 5th Amendment a bit here, and refrain from answering those questions on the grounds that my ignorance would be revealed. Thanks! Reply
Margaret Coats February 17, 2022 Russel, when the fare is so unpalatable, naturally kids get less in school. Just imagine your job being to make them clean their plates. Wouldn’t you offer a bare minimum and achieve success? Thanks for the thoughts! Reply
Russel Winick February 17, 2022 Margaret, thanks for commenting. I remember thinking that much of the curriculum in high school was a waste of my time. It seems worse now. Reply
Jeff Eardley February 18, 2022 Russel, most enjoyable. “Buxomness” is a great new word for me that I will use whenever the opportunity presents itself, and to “take a hike” is a pleasurable activity here in the Peak District National Park. Two nations divided by a common language…you bet. Great stuff. Reply
Russel Winick February 18, 2022 Jeff – Thanks for reading and commenting. I’m jealous of your hiking opportunities, and glad to provide a new word. Reply
jd February 19, 2022 Enjoyed them all, Russel, with “Lesson” being my favorite. Glad you took up poetry. Reply
Susan Jarvis Bryant February 20, 2022 Russel, I always look forward to your smorgasbord of delicious morsels of wisdom that sate my appetite for the truth with a sprinkling of wry humor that has me grinning in grim times. Thank you! Reply
Russel Winick February 20, 2022 Thank you Susan. I’ll try to keep coming up with stuff that you guys enjoy. Reply
